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November 10

Sydney Price has no intention of using her powerful family’s media influence to fulfill her ambitions. Determined to make it as a reporter on her own merit, she takes a job at a rival New York City network.

But try as she might, she can’t shake her legacy.

As a massive storm bears down on Manhattan and a colleague suspiciously dies, Sydney finds herself in the center of both stories. Complicating matters, her ex-boyfriend pops up unexpectedly, as her investigation takes a personal turn, threatning to unravel everything her family has built.

Caught up in a web of lies and family secrets, Sydney finds herself up against a ticking clock as she races to discover the truth . . . before she becomes the next victim.

 

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A sharp and wildly entertaining read, PRICE OF SILENCE is a gripping thriller exploring complicated—and potentially deadly— family ties.

– Alafair Burke

NYT bestselling author of THE NOTE

Atmospheric, razor-sharp, and fast-paced, PRICE OF SILENCE combines the relentless tension of a high-stakes newsroom with the seductive glamour of old New York society. I loved this book

– David Ellis

NYT bestselling author of KEEP THEM CLOSE

Author

Elise Hart Kipness

Elise Hart Kipness is a USA Today bestselling author and former national TV reporter. Her acclaimed Kate Green thriller series, LIGHTS OUT (2023), DANGEROUS PLAY (2024), and CLOSE CALL (2025), was optioned by Universal Television and Mary J. Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions.

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Elise In the News

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Kate Green Series

Optioned by Universal Television for development into a TV series,
with Mary J. Blige’s production company, Blue Butterfly

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Immensely entertaining

– Tess Gerritsen

Whip-smart and instantly entertaining

– Hank Phillippi Ryan

A surefire winner

– Reed Farrel Coleman

A must-read thriller

– Sarah Stewart Taylor

Starts at breakneck pace and never lets up

– Luanne Rice

Fast-paced suspense you’ll read in just a couple of sittings

– Megan Collins

Behind the Scenes

2001 US Open

I was really excited when I got to interview Venus Williams after she beat her sister in their first Grand Slam face-off. Venus was so nice and down to earth. I was six months pregnant at the time and she was very solicitous about how I was doing, especially in the heat. 

2000 National League Championship Series
Shea Stadium

I really enjoyed covering baseball, especially when it came time for the playoffs. There was something magical about being on the field under the lights in October. 

1998-99 NBA Lockout
Interviewing former NBA Commissioner David Stern

The NBA lockout was a “hurry up and wait” story where reporters spent hours waiting outside conference rooms. Moments like these inspire a lot of the situations Kate Green finds herself in, and some of the creative ways she corners elusive characters.

2000 March Madness

Yes, covering March Madness is as fun as you would expect! I had the great luck to be assigned to report on Coach K and Duke Basketball. Here’s a little secret: As a petite (5’) reporter, I needed all the height I could get when interviewing players, which is why I always stood on a milk crate.

1999 Olympic Stadium, Montreal

This week I spent more time in the airport than on baseball fields. In addition to covering Tony Gwynn’s 3,000th hit in Montreal, I saw Sammy Sosa hit his 60th home run for a second consecutive year and Wade Boggs join the 3-thousand hit club.

1999 Raymond James Stadium

Covering the NFL was a blast. I got to report on one of the NFL’s star coaches, Tony Dungy, when he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the team’s first division title in 20 years.